Facing the Whispers

At eight on the dot, the grand hall of the Prime Seven Hotel seemed already crowded with guests. Not a single person who got an invite didn't show up.

Everyone pretended to be into the wine, food, and entertainment, but what they all actually wanted to know was why Mr. Vance was celebrating when his son was in a crucial situation.

The news about Kaelen and Tessa was no secret to any of them. But